RE: [Paddlewise] Rec Boats

 Niels Blaauw wrote

>Mark, I hope you're talking about your ability to predict sea conditions
>and to know your limits.

Exactly. I wouldn't take my Loon out in seas that I knew would be too
challenging and I don't think rec boats are something you'd want on open
crossings. But I don't even take my sea kayak out in conditions that would
challenge my Loon at this point. It seems to me that the fact that you take
your Loon out in conditions that others would consider beyond its
capabilities makes the point that these boats don't always have to be
relegated to flat water. Your right that stability works both right side up
an upside down, but the ability to roll this boat isn't too important to me
as I can't roll my sea kayak either. For me right now, in the same sea
conditions, I'm feel I'm safer in my Loon, as reentry for a 275lb guy is
alot easier with a 8ft cockpit than a 30" one. As you say, right now I do
all my paddling close to shore and I don't underestimate the ability to
swim.  Mark Sanders
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